Benefits of Swiss Chard

Known for being one of the most nutritious vegetables in the world, Swiss chard has numerous health benefits. Positively impacting blood sugar, working as an antioxidant, and supporting bone health, what’s not to love about this delicious green?

First up, we have Lemon-Garlic Swiss Chard. This zesty side dish pairs nicely with steak or seared scallops and is ready in just minutes.

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Chopped Chard Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette

This composed salad is a delicious mix of earthy, fruity, and tangy flavors. We love the trick of using apricot preserves to add sweetness and body to the dressing; you can also use orange marmalade for a bitter note.

Chard-Stuffed Trout With Charred Tomato Vinaigrette

For convenience, you can make the tomato vinaigrette a day ahead. If your fishmonger doesn’t have small butterflied trout, you can use larger single trout fillets and simply top them with the chard mixture to bake. The vinaigrette lends bracing tang to the dish, balanced by the peppery, verdant chard and sweet bell pepper. The chard stuffing helps keep the delicate trout moist as it roasts.

Pan-Roasted Chicken, Squash, and Chard Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Chard is often cooked to tenderize the tough, fibrous stems. Here the crisp leaves are sliced and used as a salad green. To add interest, use a variety of seasonal wild mushrooms, such as oyster, lobster, or chanterelle.

Chicken Barley Soup with Walnut Pesto

Habanero peppers are fiery hot, so handle them carefully with this soup. In this dish, you simply pierce the chile with a fork and float it in the broth as the soup cooks. Remove it with a slotted spoon before serving.

Chard, Caramelized Onion, and Gruyere Crepes

Nutty whole-wheat pastry flour keeps these crepes light as air. Get ahead by making crepes, stacking them between paper towels, and storing them in the fridge for a couple of days or in the freezer for a few weeks.